Work!

Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in kitchen and workplace and on the streets. Hebrews 13:16 MSG

Let me share a simpler version: And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16 NIV

You really cannot learn the blessings of sharing until you have learnt the lessons of lack and the blessing of work. The world defines work by the colours of the work - blue, white and others. God just sees all of work as his opportunity to bless the lives of people.

For me to share with others, I must know that God wants me to do it and he is happy when I do it right. There is no demeaning work when I am at work for God. There is no work that is beneath me, if I truly know who I am working for. It may be a call to wait on tables, like the first Deacons, or to work to catch fish or men, like the first disciples.  Whatever it is, my 'work' is a platform for the manifestation of God's power, might and wisdom. Nothing is too small to share, if it is shared with the Master's heart. Ask the boy with the 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish or the 2 men who gave up their boats as a pulpit for the Master. If done right, the rewards will make you 'alright'. Please don't settle for the world's definition of success and blessings; just rest secure that God is pleased with you, and he will rain down his blessings on you however he pleases. His time of favour is here.